Fares Daraghmeh
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Pascack Hills High School Montvale, New Jersey
● SAT Scores: Math 800 • English 750 September 2020 – June 2024
● GPA: 4.15
EXPERIENCE
Fire & Oak - Montvale Montvale, New Jersey
Host, Foodrunner, Busser June, 2023 – October, 2023
● Manage the flow of restaurant operations, coordinate with kitchen staff and servers to ensure timely food delivery to customers
● Greet and seat guests, creating a welcoming and positive initial experience. Feras S Rafee Law Office Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, NY
Paid Intern June, 2022 – September, 2023
● Assisted in a total of 61 immigration cases (in my time at the office), specializing in helping Yemeni individuals come to the U.S. through finding work in the labor force
● Assisted in the visa process and prepared documentation to support visa applications and humanitarian parole requests
● Gained valuable experience in immigration law, contributing to the successful relocation of Yemeni individuals to the United States
Essex Dental Group Caldwell, NJ
Front Desk Receptionist June, 2019 – June, 2023
● Managed client communications; answered a high volume of phone calls, scheduled appointments
● Persuaded and sold dental products and services to clients
● Client service excellence; greeted clients warmly, ensured a welcoming environment LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Pascack Hills Student Government Association Montvale, New Jersey Senior Class President May, 2023 – June 2024
● Serve as the primary point of contact for the class advisor, overseeing the responsibilities of each class council member and presiding over class meetings.
● Act as the class representative in school and district administration meetings and spearhead initiatives like the Clothing and Coat Drive for St. Joseph University Medical Center in Paterson, New Jersey Pascack Hills National Honors Society Montvale, New Jersey President May 2023- June 2024
● Plan and coordinate all projects and activities, finalize all decisions at meetings
● Successfully raised $6,893 through bake sales and candy sales, and secured $8,977 in contributions for the American Heart Association
Pascack Hills Peer Leaders Program Montvale, New Jersey Executive Peer Leaderboard May 2023- June 2024
● Take charge of all executive club decisions, including the planning and organization of club activities, events, and meetings.
● Acting as a personal mentor for freshmen, offering guidance in both group and one-on-one settings. Pascack Hills High School Fishing Club Montvale, New Jersey Founder & President February 2023- June 2024
● Raised a total of $2,628 in support for the non-profit organizations Hands Across the Sea and C.A.S.T. for Kids
● Organized a variety of events, including fishing trips at to both coastal and lakeside locations, fostering a sense of community and outdoor enjoyment
SKILLS
Language: Fluent in Arabic, Spanish & English;
Soft Skills: Leadership, Persuasion, Business Knowledge, Active Listening, Strategic Thinking Technical (Hard) Skills: Proficient in Windows, MacOS, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Adobe Photoshop & Premiere AWARDS / CERTIFICATIONS / INTERESTS
Awards: National Honors Society President, Spanish National Honors Society, 4x Honor Roll, National Spanish Exam (NSE) Gold Medalist, New Jersey Seal of Biliteracy: Spanish & Arabic, AP Scholar Certifications: American Heart Association CPR & AED Interests & Passions: Fishing, Soccer, History, Automobiles, Television